When  11.00-12.20   13th May 2025

Join us for the launch of exciting new research funded by University Design Forum, AUDE and Willmott Dixon, exploring how spaces on campus empower both staff and students to curate environments that instinctively meet their diverse and evolving needs. This research report, developed through collaborative research, reflects a vital truth: spaces are not merely physical; they are lived, relational, and deeply connected to how we experience learning and belonging.
The "C-Space" concept presented here emphasizes the integration of non-timetabled spaces—corridors, atriums, gardens, and more—into a coherent, purposeful framework for social learning. These spaces are designed to communicate with their users, offering intuitive cues for engagement, collaboration, and reflection. They become vibrant, user-centred ecosystems where the physical environment naturally guides behaviour.At its heart, this work challenges traditional boundaries. It reframes campus spaces as dynamic hubs of bonding, bridging, and connecting, underscoring that learning is not confined to classrooms or timetabled sessions. Instead, learning thrives in moments of connection, spontaneous dialogue, and shared discovery. 
As we face sectoral challenges, from financial constraints to sustainability imperatives, this research has shown how, together, we can not only support but empower and inspire the next generation of learners and leaders to create campuses that are truly inclusive and empowering.
Speakers
Dr Hiral Patel, Senior Lecturer in Architecture, Director of Engagement, Cardiff University
Fiona Duggan, Director, FiD Space
Cora Kwiatkowski​​​​, Associate Director Architect, Head of Universities, Stride Treglown
Rupert Cook RIBA, Miltiadou Cook Mitzman Architects, Certified PassivHaus Designer
Jane Harrison-White, Executive Director, AUDE
Dr Katherine Quinn, Lecturer at School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University
How to Book Your FREE place:

AUDE members can register via their AUDE account
Non-AUDE Members should use this link.

Visit the events page here: Social Learning at University – 2025 – University Design Forum